Don’t fret if your pattern comes with French instructions only. Download the free Google Translate App to your device, allow camera access and type in the language conversion, in this case French to English. Hover over the patten instructions and viola/presto! The instructions will appear on your device in English. Sew on!

Many of our patterns are gender-neutral, for men, and size inclusive-with many more coming! Please either read the description on our patterns or type in gender neutral/unisex/men’s/or plus size (for sizes over US14) in our search function. In the coming weeks we will continue to offer more inclusive patterns as well-sewing should be accessible to everyone!

All of our patterns are hardcopy. After ordering you will receive a hardcopy pattern

The minimum order for both fashion and quilt fabric is ½ yrd. When you multiply that you will receive continuous uncut yardage. If you are looking for smaller cuts, take a look at our fat ¼ bundles in our quilt fabric section. If you are unsure about a fabric, we will be happy to send you a swatch via snail mail. You can request up to 3 swatches, just email us at hello@sewcalsewing.com we’re happy to help.

If you would prefer to pick your order up in Laguna Niguel, CA, you can select “In-Store Pickup” at checkout. Please note: orders that are picked up in-store are subject to California sales tax.

We will send you an email when your order is ready for pickup and include our address. Please make sure that you have provided an accurate email address. When you have arrived, let us know that you are picking up an online order, give us the name on your order, and we will get your order for you. We ask that you please pick up your order within 2 weeks, as we have limited storage space. If you have not picked up your order within that time, we will consider it abandoned and return the inventory to stock.

We, of course, want you to be happy with your purchase, but if for any reason you are not satisfied with your order (or any part of it), you may return it for a refund or store credit. We gladly accept returns within 15 days for fabric and other products in original condition: unmarked, uncut, and unwashed by the purchaser. A 20% cutting and restocking fee applies for returned fabrics and the remainder will be credited to your original payment method, unless you prefer store credit. Sorry, we do not accept returns on sale items, remnants, or 1/8 yard cuts.

 Unless we are in error, we cannot refund return shipping costs. In the case of SewCal Sewing covering return shipping, we are only responsible for return shipping costs from the original shipping address.

It is always a good idea to inspect your fabric as soon as you receive your order. We do our best to check fabric for flaws, but if we made a mistake or if the fabric is defective, please contact us at hello@sewcalsewing.com or call us at 773-791-7304. We are always happy to help! We will work with you to resolve the issue, whether that means sending a replacement fabric or issuing a full or partial refund to your original payment method or store credit.

Please email us at hello@sewcalsewing.com to let us know to expect your return or exchange. Please mail returns and exchanges to:
SewCal Sewing
32 Center Court
Laguna Niguel CA 92677

Orders shipped to California addresses or orders that are picked up in-store are subject to California sales tax. Orders shipped out-of-state do not incur any sales tax.

Yes! SewCal Sewing offers gift cards that do not expire. We offer two types to meet the needs of our customers: a local gift card to use on purchases and classes for Southern California locals, and an e-gift card that is perfect for sewists within the continental US. Both gift card types may be purchased online or over the phone.

Please note: coupon codes may not be used on the purchase of gift cards.
In-store gift cards are printed gift cards that do not expire and can be used in person.

Our online gift cards work for all purchases of fabric, patterns, and notions on our website. Select a dollar amount, write a message, and a PDF file of your online gift card will be emailed the day of purchase. Online gift cards never expire, and are perfect for sewists near and far who shop at SewCal Sewing.

Yes! if an order has not shipped, we can cancel your order so that you can resubmit it with the correct quantities and/or items. Send us an email at hello@sewcalsewing.com and we will take care of this for you.

At the present time we only ship to the continental US.

We update our website to reflect our stock. Orders are typically processed and shipped in 2 – 3 business days, except when we are having a sale, have a higher volume of orders where it could be between 4 – 7 days.  Once shipped, orders typically take 2-4 days to arrive. If your order has not arrived after 5 days, please contact us at hello@sewcalsewing.com.

Our classes are in-person and given in Laguna Niguel, Ca. If you are local and are interested in starting classes, please contact us at hello@sewcalsewing.com and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Pleas email us at:

HELLO@SEWCALSEWING.COM with any questions about on our site or if you need further information about our products or classes.